Lego Delays Overwatch 2 Set Due To Ongoing Activision Blizzard Controversy

Lego has delayed the upcoming launch of its Lego Overwatch 2 Titan set on account of the continuing Activision Blizzard controversy. 

This information comes by means of TheBrickFan, which experiences that Lego is pausing the discharge of the set with a purpose to assessment its partnership with Activision Blizzard in gentle of allegations towards the corporate and management inside. The most recent of stated controversy was revealed again in December when a present Blizzard worker stated in a press convention that she was demoted after submitting an HR grievance about sexual harassment. Right here’s Lego’s official assertion concerning the indefinite delay:

“We’re presently reviewing our partnership with Activision Blizzard, given issues in regards to the progress being made to deal with persevering with allegations concerning office tradition, particularly the remedy of feminine colleagues and creating a various and inclusive surroundings. Whereas we full the assessment, we’ll pause the discharge of a Lego Overwatch 2 product which was on account of go on sale on February 1, 2022.” 

This determination by Lego will need to have come within the remaining hour as a result of the Overwatch 2 Titan set was due out very quickly. With lower than three weeks to go, it wouldn’t be stunning if these containers have been already being despatched to retailers earlier than at the moment. 

There’s no phrase on when this set can be launched or when Lego’s assessment of its partnership with Activision Blizzard can be full. 

[Source: TheBrickFan]